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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, October 14, 2013 Page 11 provements and mitigation, versus utilizing all funds for the Parks Renewal Pro- gram. Public Comment Ken Jewett, 2389 Western Avenue Mr. Jewett advised that the back windows of his home provided a good view of the upper portion of County Road B-2 approaching the Western Avenue stop sign; and since 2000, he had noted the increased traffic — vehicular, baby strollers, pe- destrians, and bicyclers — and lived in abject fear that someone was going to get hit before this corridor was completed. Having been struck by a car in 1945 and lived with the consequences since then, Mr. Jewett expressed his appreciation to see the project finally coming to a nice conclusion, and expressed his hope that the minor issues could be resolved to allow its completion soon. Mary Chapman, 2409 Oxford Street N (Twinhome at County Road B-2 at Oxford intersection) Ms. Chapman expressed her concern with the proposed sidewalk as it related to her existing decorative fencing, and limited area for snow removal and/or storage during winter months, opining that it would only be exacerbated with the addition of a sidewalk. With the proposed location of the sidewalk, Ms. Chapman ex- pressed additional concerns with its proximity to homes and land and interference with their privacy. Ernie Willenbring, 832 Lovell Avenue (3 houses off Victoria Street) Mr. Willenbring opined that this is a long-overdue situation now being addressed by the City, and he applauded them for doing it now and his perception that a sidewalk would be installed on both sides of Victoria Street from B-2 to Central Park Mr. Willenbring recognized that minor grading and retaining wall issues will be problematic for some residents and the City to address, but noted that this hap- pened with any construction project. While everyone would not be satisfied, Mr. Willenbring encouraged the City Council to do their best; and regarding snow- plowing, he noted that many residents were required to shovel more than once af- ter snow removal equipment came through; but could and should be addressed by each individual homeowner. While the actual location of sidewalks on Victoria Street was still to be deter- mined, Mayor Roe clarified that installation would be one side or the other, but not both sides. Joe Wozniak, 718 Sextant Avenue Mr. Wozniak asked for the City Council's support in moving this project forward. Having followed the repeated efforts over a number of years, and having children who could not currently bike along County Road B-2 with any degree of safety to access their schools, or without having dangerous build-ups of snow on the shoul- der of the road when attempting to walk it, Mr. Wozniak opined that the current situation was simply too dangerous to continue. Mr. Wozniak further opined that